Information about #474841 color

#474841 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #474841 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(71, 72, 65) (27.8% red, 28.2% green, 25.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 0 / 3 / 72 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#474841 presents itself as a softly muted neutral grey — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Tuatara (#454642). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Heavy Metal (#46473E) and Trainspotter (#44493F).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(71, 72, 65)), which gives #474841 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #474841: 9.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.3:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:72), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #474841 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#474841 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#474841 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #474841

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Tuatara color link
Tuatara

#454642

Heavy Metal color link
Heavy Metal

#46473E

Trainspotter color link
Trainspotter

#44493F

Relic color link
Relic

#4B4842

Armadillo color link
Armadillo

#484A46

Deep Space color link
Deep Space

#4C4945

Gravel color link
Gravel

#4A4B46

Mangrove color link
Mangrove

#484E45

Black Cow color link
Black Cow

#4C4646

Middle Earth color link
Middle Earth

#434E43

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#474841
  • RGB71, 72, 65
  • CMYK0, 0, 3, 72
  • CSSrgb(71, 72, 65)
  • HSL69°, 5%, 27%
  • HSL Precise68.571°, 5.109%, 26.863%
  • HSV69°, 10%, 28%
  • HSB69°, 10%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.255
  • GLSLvec3(0.278, 0.282, 0.255)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.278, 0.282, 0.255, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.278, 0.282, 0.255)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.5%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID474841
  • DECIMAL ID4671553
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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